1 Corinthians 9:19

For being free from all men, yet I made myself a servant to all, that I might gain the more;

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In The King James Version

For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.

In Context

18What then is my reward? It is that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel free of charge, that I use not to the full my right as a preacher of the gospel.

20and to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain Jews; to those under the Law, as under the Law, not being myself under the Law, that I might gain those under the Law;

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Cross References

Proverbs 11:30The fruit of a righteous man is a tree of life; And the wise man winneth souls.

Matthew 20:26Not so shall it be among you; but whoever desireth to become great among you, will be your minister;

Romans 1:14I am debtor both to Greeks and barbarians, both to the wise and the unwise.

Romans 15:2Let each one of us please his neighbor, to promote what is good, for edification.

1 Corinthians 9:1Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are not ye my work in the Lord?

1 Corinthians 10:33as I also strive to please all in all things, not seeking my own advantage, but that of the many; that they may be saved.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 9:16-19

The Apostle's Devotedness. ( a. d. 57.) 15 But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void. 16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! 17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. 18 What is… Read the whole commentary →

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